Islam Has Image Problems in France

Almost three French people in four (73%) say that they have a negative image of Islam, while other religions enjoy the approval of a clear majority, according to a poll published on Tuesday.

Questioned by the agency Tilder and the Institut Montaigne, in the context of the program “Place aux idées” broadcast on Tuesday evening on LCP, 87% of French people have a positive image of Buddhism, 76% of Protestantism, 69% of Catholicism, 64% of Judaism, but only 26% of Islam, 1% not expressing an opinion.

Although for 52%, Islam is a religion like the others and for 40%, the presence of Islam in France allows French culture to be enriched, only 36% consider the practice os Islam to be compatible with the laws of the Republic.

Source: JDD
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